Art and Pep(2022)
Falling in love was easy. Fighting for love was everything.
Art and Pep Synopsis
Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are civil rights leaders whose life and love is a force behind LGBTQ+ equality in the heart of the country. Their iconic gay bar, Sidetrack, has helped fuel movements and create community for decades in Chicago's queer enclave. But, behind the business and their historic activism exists a love unlike any other.
Art and Pep (2022) is a documentary film directed by Mercedes Kane, released on July 17, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Arthur Johnston, José Pepe Peña, Cleve Jones and Lori Lightfoot. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mercedes Kane
- Producers:
- Mercedes Kane, Nate Freyman, Sanghoon Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Sanghoon Lee
- Production:
- Daisy May Films
- Status:
- Released
Art and Pep (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Art and Pep before you stream it.
Art and Pep Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Arthur Johnston
Arthur Johnston
as Self
- José Pepe Peña
José Pepe Peña
as Self
Cleve Jones
as Self
Lori Lightfoot
as Self
- Greg Harris
Greg Harris
as Self
- Mike Simmons
Mike Simmons
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mercedes Kane, produced by Mercedes Kane, Nate Freyman and Sanghoon Lee.
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Art and Pep Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Art and Pep – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Art and Pep online?
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Art and Pep (2022) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Art and Pep?
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The main cast of Art and Pep (2022) includes Arthur Johnston, José Pepe Peña, Cleve Jones, Lori Lightfoot and Greg Harris. The film was directed by Mercedes Kane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Art and Pep released?
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Art and Pep was released on July 17, 2022 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Art and Pep worth watching?
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Art and Pep (2022) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Art and Pep?
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